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Brenhiser Family History

Brenhiser Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brenizer, Emenhiser, Brenner, Kreiser, Reiser, Brecher, Beiser

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Where is the Brenhiser family from?

You can see how Brenhiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brenhiser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brenhiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brenhiser families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brenhiser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brenhiser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Brenhiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brenhiser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Brenhiser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Brenhiser. For the veterans among your Brenhiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brenhiser lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Brenhiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brenhiser in 1974 was 60, and 58 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brenhiser ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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